Rasing Your Child to Know the Lord

Hear , O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the door frames of your houses and on your gates.- Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Do you recognize your responsibility as a mom or dad to communicate the Gospel to your children? While church or Christian school, if you so choose, can be aides for you, they are not to replace the God-given responsibility you have of being the primary source for Biblical teaching. Simply put, you have the responsibility to ensure your child(ren) understands the Gospel. This can be intimidating at times. This responsibility demands that you understand the Gospel and it challenges you to create an environment in your home where the Gospel is at the forefront.

I was encouraged this week when I came across the resource, What God Has Always Wanted. This 22 page book designed for children, but beneficial for parents is a great tool for you as you communicate the Gospel to your children. I encourage you to purchase it if you have children in your home or if you have grandchildren.
You can learn more about the book and its authors by clicking here.
To hear a radio interview about the book click here.